Washington Issues Citations for Warehouse Quota, Safety Violations May 19, 2025 The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issued the first citations under a new law regulating production quotas in...
Perpetuation Planning – Part Two May 19, 2025 By Catherine Oak Last month’s column discussed the reasons to perpetuate a firm, the four common techniques to transfer ownership, pros and cons,...
New Report Shows Rise in Cargo Theft, With Three States Leading the Way May 19, 2025 Cargo theft across the U.S. and Canada continued to rise in 2024, with three states making up the bulk of...
Trouble Brewing? 6 New Risks for Winery and Brewery Clients May 19, 2025 By Larry Chasin As consumers embark on a non-stop quest to find those perfect, Instagram-able moments, wineries and breweries are responding. Today, beer...
Taking a Step Back: Why It’s Important to Take Time to Unwind In an Industry That Never Stops May 19, 2025 By Tony Caldwell Like every kid, I looked forward to the freedom and relaxation of summer vacation with great anticipation when I was...
Distracted Drivers Are Overconfident; 20% Still Texting While Driving May 19, 2025 By Jahna Jacobson Driver overconfidence is leading to risky behavior. Nationwide’s latest driver survey found 20% of drivers text while driving, 15% use...
Insured Losses Could Hit $145B in 2025, Driven by Rising Claims From Secondary Perils May 19, 2025 By L.S. Howard Global insured losses from natural catastrophes hit $137 billion in 2024, following the 5%-7% annual growth rate that has been...
Pairing Parametric and Standard Insurance Will Become More Common: East Carolina University Students May 19, 2025 By Allen Laman Parametric insurance experts don’t see the coverage replacing traditional insurance. But how are the specialized products currently used–and how could...
Dog Bite Claims Soar in Frequency and Cost: Report May 19, 2025 Insurers in the U.S. paid out about $1.6 billion in dog-related injury claims in 2024, according to data compiled by...
Industry Recruitment: Lessons Learned May 19, 2025 By Jason Ernest Call it a mid-life crisis. A “come-to-Jesus” moment. Corporate existential angst. It was early 2022, and our organization–Insurance Agents &...